Abbey J. Hughes, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist and researcher who specializes in rehabilitation psychology. She provides neuropsychological assessments and rehabilitation-focused cognitive-behavioral interventions to help individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions manage problems with sleep, cognitive function, mood, and pain. She specializes in working with individuals with multiple sclerosis who have difficulties with insomnia, sleep apnea, and other sleep issues tha ...

With over 20 years in academic medical centers, I’ve been involved in teaching Clinical Skills, assisting in clinical research trials in chronic pain, & practicing clinical health psychology, including with Georgetown University’s Sleep Disorders Center and teaching Sleep Medicine Fellows.
For over 15 years in private practice, I’ve helped people learn to better manage their health and well-being. I work with individual adults using brief, time-limited therapy. Cognitive-behavioral, mindfu ...

I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience treating insomnia and nightmares disorders in clients with a history of trauma (veteran and civilian population). I also work with many clients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea to improve their motivation and compliance with CPAP therapy. I draw upon a number of theoretical perspectives to help clients improve both quality and quantity of sleep, including CBT-I, Imagery Rehearsal Therapy for Nightmares, Motivational Interviewing, and ...